1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe
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Highlights
- Very low mileage dry-state USA car
- Well preserved V12 2+2 coupe
- Appealing Grenadier Red colour scheme
- Carfax data document
- Rust-free and well kept underneath
- Features numerous options including seat heating
The Appeal
Svelte classic GT cars don’t get much better than Jaguar’s XJ-S. V12 power and the equally smooth running gear from the XJ saloon kept this most distinctive of cars in production for 21 years.
The late 1980s were a high point in the car’s development, the more fuel efficient HE V12 engine being introduced alongside better quality and more luxurious interiors.
This 1988 XJ-S V12 coupe reflects all those changes. Smartly finished in Grenadier Red with a Barley leather interior, it is a very low mileage car that has clearly led a cossetted life in California. The result is a corrosion-free car with a barely worn interior.
Still wearing its California plates and supplied with the reassurance of a Carfax vehicle check, it is now ready for a new life in Europe.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1988
- Chassis records show this car was factory built in late 1987
- Kept by the previous Californian registered keeper for many years
- Includes all original manuals and a clean Carfax report
- All import and VAT costs have been paid
- Retains its USA registration
- All handbooks included
- Carfax data check
The Condition
- Retains its factory Grenadier Red paintwork in good order with few signs of age
- Bodywork very well kept with no corrosion to panels
- Mostly original paintwork
- Top surfaces recently resprayed due to the Californian sun
- Authentic chrome spoke wheels fitted with new white wall tyres
- Federal quad headlamp and side marker light specification
- Appears entirely rust-free and dry underneath
- Interior is well-maintained with very original fittings
- Elm wood veneers are well kept with no noticeable delamination or cracking
- Retains its original Jaguar radio cassette system
- Headlining, door cards and interior trim in good order and apparently original
- Factory fitted features including heated seats, electric lumbar support and cruise control
The Mechanics
- 5,300 cc V12 engine fuel injected engine
- Has covered just 60,000 miles from new
- 3spd GM automatic gearbox
- Said to operates and drives without issue
- Under the bonnet and in the boot are very neat and well-maintained
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes. On request, Car & Classic may refer you to a third-party shipping company. For more details, email [email protected]. Prices start at €150+VAT within the same country or €400+VAT for moves across borders.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJS
- Colour Red
- Odometer 61,672 Miles
- Engine size 5300
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Fryslân
- Country Netherlands
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bids
- ch•••• €16,150 24/03/24
- su•••• €15,900 24/03/24
- ch•••• €15,650 24/03/24
- ro•••• €15,400 24/03/24
- su•••• €14,900 24/03/24
- ro•••• €14,400 24/03/24
- ch•••• €13,750 24/03/24
- ro•••• €13,500 24/03/24
- su•••• €13,000 24/03/24
- Gi•••• €12,000 24/03/24
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